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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.36, 3,127.74 and 1,467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.36, 3,127.74 and 1,467.34 is: 2,202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.36 : 3,127.74 = 1,467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.36/3,127.74 = 1,467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.36x = 3,127.74 × 1,467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.36x = 4,589,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,458.01/2,083.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.91

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